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Avi
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1937
Edward Irving Wortis, better known by the pen name Avi, is an American author of young adult and children's literature. He won the Newbery Medal in 2003 for Crispin: The Cross of Lead, and was a runner-up in 1991 and 1992.
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About Avi
Birth
1937
First book
1990
Years writing
36
Edward Irving Wortis, better known by the pen name Avi, is an American author of young adult and children's literature. He won the Newbery Medal in 2003 for Crispin: The Cross of Lead, and was a runner-up in 1991 and 1992.
Avi is the literary pseudonym of Edward Irving Wortis, a prolific author born in New York.
With an impressive career, he has published a total of 178 books for children and young adults.
His stories masterfully explore themes of adventure, historical fiction, and personal growth.
Among his most notable titles are the acclaimed novels The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Crispin: The Cross of Lead.
His ability to connect with young readers has established him as a cornerstone of American literature.
